For investors in resort-owned areas this would seem to be a beneficial thing as it will limit STRs to those areas only, likely driving up prices.

Originally posted by @Zee Abbas:@Anish Tolia United definitely does the calculation to determine when their plane purchase will pay out- in fact payout time is likely one of their top driving metrics these days due to airlines being cash poor.

Networking with local real estate agents, joining real estate investment groups, and even driving around neighborhoods looking for potential properties can help you get started.  

So, do you have any advice for a first-time house-hacker wishing to jump into the appreciating deep end and swim with the sharks? 

Even short comments from professionals seem like much better alternatives than my deep contemplation.

If you're not familiar with the area, I would  come for a weekend and drive/walk through areas you might be interested in.

There are millions of people who live in NY, Philly, NJ.. all driving distance.. there is still demand in the Poconos area. 

I didn't dig too deep here, but at least one SC county notes on their website that your interest in the property doesn't actually vest until after the expiration of the redemption period. 

Live here, though.I'm deep in the RTP area, too, investment wise.

Since you already own a couple properties.Really just drive around, find beat down houses then start dialing.